Groundskeeper/Athletic Field Tech

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE: The Groundskeeper under general supervision performs a variety of duties related to the maintenance of courtyards, entryways, walkways, patios, parking lots, streets, signs, irrigation systems, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and athletic facilities for the college.  This position establishes and maintains a variety of plant life, maintains and uses all related equipment, and maintains grounds to ensure clean, orderly, and safe conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Manager Landscaping and Grounds, the Groundskeeper performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain the campus by mowing lawns, raking leaves and sweeping walkways.

• Maintain plants by ensuring they are properly fertilized, pruned, and trimmed.

• Maintain lawns, flowers, ground covers, shrubs, and trees.

• Operate and utilize powered blowers, lawn mowers, edger’s, hedge trimmers, and other power equipment, following safe practices as stated by manufactures recommendations.

• Dispose of carcasses in accordance using proper procedures for handling.

• Assist with graffiti removal.

• Maintain equipment by cleaning and maintaining all non-powered equipment.

• Maintain inventory of all assigned tools, supplies, and equipment.

• Participate in composting, mulching and green waste activities.

• Assist in the college rubbish/recycling program.

• Report repairs as needed and perform minor repairs as requested.

• Report area repairs when identified and necessary to keep a safe and functional environment i.e. repairs for   hardscape, electrical, signs, hazardous trees or any other unsafe condition.

• Understand and follow proper/safe use and methods for fertilizer, herbicide/pesticide applications.

• Maintain and use all related equipment and maintain grounds to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe condition on campus.

• Coordinate special projects/tasks and aid as assigned.

• Maintain turf, athletic fields/courts, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation system (minor installation, repairs, and application of landscape chemicals.

• Properly mark/maintain athletic fields for regulation play, to include baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, football, track & field, tennis, volleyball and hammer throw and other fields as directed.

• Respond to roof leaks during rainy days when outdoor activities are not possible.

• Assist in cleaning roofs and gutters and drains as part of annual maintenance program.

• Participate in the implementation of the College’s Emergency Management Plan and training related to Facilities & Campus Services.

• Respond to emergency requests when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

• Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver’s license is required. Obtain Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within 6 months of hire.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of paid employment experience in the areas of groundskeeping assignments is required.  Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: The Groundskeeper must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using other skills and abilities not listed below.

1. Deploy professional skills in groundskeeping maintenance, in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College’s strategic interests.

• Must satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional capacity test.

• Able to understand and carry out oral and written directions in the English language.

• Effectively and efficiently maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Able and willing to work outdoors.

• Repair tools or complete a request form for repairs in a timely manner when necessary.

• Able to follow methods, materials, maintenance schedules/timing, and equipment used in maintaining turf, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation system (minor installation, repairs a